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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

plains. "was the direct outgrowth OF inter-
est in the Jewish race which had besn ex-
cited by the persecution OF the Jows in
Russia, and it was sold for the benefit OF
Hebrew refugees. Stimulated by her
sympathies TO study the history and
present conditions OF the Hebrew
people, her best work was on jewish
themes. Her most recent work was pub
lished in the May Century, and wS n
series Of poems in prose, entitled, by
the Waters Of Babylon II attracted
much attention. indicating that her powers
were still growing, and encouraged her
friends to hope for much brilliant work
from her pen. Death prevented the full
iillmcnt Of those expectations" Emerson
was among the most attached and strong
est of the friends Of Miss Lazarus, and the
Brownings always had warm welcome
for her as co-laborer, when she visited
ondon. She was in her thirty-eighth
year when she died.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
SonNn FINlNCIERLNG.

Mr.. W. W. Flanagan, cashier Of the
New York Commercial Bank, criticiss the
proposition Of Mr.. John J. Knox, that the
government in order TO ect ridof the sur
plus, appropriate ,slG7, 09l, 500, to be cx.
pended in cutting down the interest ON
the per cent bonds 10 q per cent This
would be paying altogether too dear for
ones whistle. Mr. Flanagan thinks. He
show tina; II sac, Oei 800 bg invested ior
the purpose Of funding 4 Ter cents into
2ls, the saving oi interest, l ! per cent,
would, annually, amount 10 81 900. 900,
and tina, in nineteen years would make n
total saving 10 the government Of s2l0,.
500 600 On ;heoihcr hand, he suggests that
II slO7 ,Oel, 800 II invcstcd in per cent gov
eminent bonds a, the marko, price, say 1875,
the amount purchased would he Sl32,b57,
90. These bonds bearing per cent inter.
csi, the annual saving Of interest would bc
/ s.. 3O2 80, which, multiplied by nineteen,
gives a saving 81 interest Of SlOO, 7i3, $50.
This, added To the principal OF the debt
paid by the purchase, gives a total
saving to the government Of $685.
ScO, so, against S2lO,3gO, 900 by the kno'
I plan. which shows conclusiycly that the
purchase and cancellation ot bonds at III,
market price Is the sensible and cconom
ical way Of dispo,ing Of any surplus rcy
cnu,, rather than TO seek some impmc
iicablc and complicated measure Of deal
ing In annuiiics.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
MemnI,i. Ihcnicr.

last night Laura pon's attractive play,
egypt, or n Daughter Of the Nile, was
given by Eihc Ell.lcr and company in a
pleasing manner. II is n romantic comedy
drama, quito bright and sometimes witty
in dialogue. Miss Ellsler ~ Egypt and rs
the Princess Icddo is very attractive, and
makes most favorable Impression upon
the audience, which followed her triumph
through the various scenes and acts with
undisguiscd interest. and AT the close OF
each act generous applause followed. The
support was very good, each role being nc-
ccpiably filed. Tonight Egypt" viii be
reproduced, and NJ tomorrow's Thanks:
givingl matinee woman Against Woman
will hc the attraction.
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The North German Gazette.

BERLIN, Nov. 22.--The North German
Gazette prince Bismarcks organ) says
the interview between the Car and Prince
Bismarck, ON Friday last, was Of a friendly
and very comprehensive character. The
Gar complained Of the policy Of Germany,
especially her policy toward Bulgaria,
which, he said, was directed against Rus
STA, as letters received at the Russian for
eign office showed. Prince Bismarck i'm
Dictated that Germany always regarded
Bulgaria as lying within the sphere of
Russian interest, aud acted in this spirit
wherever no strictly German interests
were involved. lie expressed desire TO
see the letters the Car had mentioned.
lie then formulated at length Germany's
complaints against Russia. The Car was
attentive, and promised, on his return to
II. Petersburg, to better inform himself on
the questions on which these complaints
were founded, and 10 arrive at decisions
accordingly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

Tui Louisville Nashville railroad ms Ucently
bought a quantity IT steel rails la England. And
Wh,f nctausf. even with the duty added. ihrl
wcf, cheaper Than the iccl nils maanuiutnfcd In
ibis county. Protection in ths ct.c did not pro
tcri Memphis ArrrtL
Then ID ought 10 be- made to protect --llIr
mingham Age.
-. You would substitute the mnnuiact.
urrr upona haumctric scale that would en-.
able the government to advance or reduce
the tariff according TO the prices ruling
In foreign markets This would be-
protection with vengeance. Better
than that would be TO ask the
government TO take charge Of all the
iron manufactures In the country and
guarantee . stipulated rate Of profit ON the
output This done, Il would be- fair for Il
10 20 into business generally, AMI guamn.
tee the farmers Of the West n stipulated
profit on their grain, beef aud pork, and
the planters Of the South on their cotton.
let rs he both jus, and generous aud pro-
tcci every one.
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ENrERrArNrNo EACH OTHER.
The Merchants zouavos Drill and Are
sercnaded by tho Acmo Band.

The Merchants zouavos Drill and Arc
Scrcnaded by tho Acme Band.
The Merchants zouayes gave n full
dress drill last night at their armory, which
was attended by the Acme copying com.
pany's cornct band, Of Chicago. After the
drill the visitors rendered some OF their
choicest scrcnadcs aud stirring military
aims The evening WIS a delightful one
for all concerned, the soldiers especially
being aroused 10 high state Of enlhusi.
asm and anlor through the friendly inter.
est aud charming melodies of the double
sense artists. After the drill and scrcnade
an hour or more was spent by the young
gentlemen In forming acquaintance and
friendships mutually pleasant and bcnch'
cial. The visitors arr making II ~ pleas.
ant for oihcr, and being 10 we'll enter
tanned themselves. that u IL dosibifnA
whether MI Of them will find II dcsirabl
20 leave after the termination Of ttheir e
gagcmcnl In this city.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
President Greyy Advised 60 Resign.

PARIS, Nov. pm. Brisson had a con-
ference with President Greyy today, and
told him that the crisis in relation TO the
presidency appeared TO be without rem
edy. The President asked why. NJ. Bris-
son replied that il would be painful TO eN-
plain; the reason was universally apparent.
lie reminded NJ. Grcvy that at an indie
pendent meeting on Sunday he had main
tanned that nobody was entitled TO demand
that the President resign. lie was still Of
the same opinion. The President alone.
added NJ. Brisson, was entitled TO raise the
question.
NJ Leroyer conferred with NJ Grevy,
and advised him to resign. The refusal 81
eryleading politician 10 form Ministry
Is regarded as making the resignation Of
VI. Grevy inevitable.
NJ Grevy, after his interview with NJ.
Leroyer, consulted VI. Dcvcs, NJ Fouchcr
Decareil and Others, but all his efforts TO
secure the formation Of a Ministry proved
futile
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

Tur Ncw York sun. from direct inior.
nation from those throughout the United
States Who arc interested or engaged In
such enterprises, pronounccs cooperation
n failure There are a few exceptions, but
ucsc have no, been subjected 10 the cru.
oial tests, whatever they are. In England,
On the other hand cooperation has proven
20 b. great ucccy, rdocminr all the
promises Of the projectors.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
THE WEATHER.
Indications.

wAEtISGToS, Nov S3-l o. m.-For Mississippi:
local Minis preceded by fair weather slightly
colder. lleht TO fresh southorly winds, becoming
variable.
For Arkansas Colder. fair weather. preceded by
local alns Light 10 frcsh winds shifting 10 north
casieIly.
For tennessee Tait weather preceded by local
rAlns In the western portion. colder preceded, In
the ,n.lcfn portion by warmer weather. light TO
fgpsh winds shifting 10 norlhcrly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
rarn-ii's Interview.

LONDON, Nov. %. The Times this
morning. referring 10 the interview with
Mr.. Pmncll yesterday, says that his state
mcnls have confirmed ~ suspicion that he
Is really not the leader, but only an old
parliamentary hand retained by the
leaders Of the Irish National party 10 do
work they are unable 10 do themselves,
namely, TO manage the work OF the party
In tho Honsn VI Commons.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

SENATOR CoCEERrtL will move in the
Senate, when IL meets, for the cutting Of
the rel tape that now inipcdcs the busi.
mess Of many OF the departments. lihe sue
cecds, he will earn the thanks Of the
country.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
The Pope. TcmreraI Power.

Prsrn, Nov. 22.-Thc aldpss TO tho
Pope voted by the Catholic assembly Of
Hungary iayon granting temporal power
TO the Pope. II is feared the address will
make q bad impression In Italy. Semi.
official journals protest against the address,
which. they say, does not depict the gunu.
inc opinion Of Hungarian Catholics. II il
likely that the Ministry will make some
explanation on the sub cct 10 Italy.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DANCE.
First OF the Monthly serics Pro.
nouncod SnccaAa.

First OF the Monthly Series u Pro-
nouncod Succees.
About thirty couples participated In the
informal dance given by the Amateur Attn
lciic association last night, and passed the
EVENING" In a irulydcliphiiul manner. The
iniormality OF the affair only added 10 its
enjoyable character, and not one who NJ.
tended Il IL otherwise than highly gratitlcd
over the fact that the dance OF last evening
was hut the iirt Of q monthly series which
will extend through tho present season.
There ac few " any places superior Ia the
Athletic association hall lor dancing pur-
po~s. An excellent string band il pro-
Vidcd, aud consequently any thing Of the
kind given by them is always largely at
tended,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
Annual n..nnie can.l.,.-
Special Dispatch 10 the Appeal.

TTH7I7IHT I'I'T'''' =" ~" NTTH'HTI
LirrLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 22.-Thc reg.
ular annual conclavc Of the Masonic fra.
tcnity Of Arkansas convened in this city
at 1890 o'clock this morning, about 400
delegates being present. w. II. Gee. n.
W. G.. NJ, OF Dardanelle, delivered his al /.
dress, which was indeed masterpiece Of
Masonic excellence. Tho session will
last thrcc days. THURSDAY the body
will attend the unwilling Of n
monument TO the late Chief Justice
English. This ceremony will be very i'm.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
Gladstone Apologies.

LONDON, Nov. 22.-NIr. Gladstone has
written letter to Col. Doping, APOLOGIZE.
ing for inaccurate statements he had made
concerning him In reference TO the occur.
rcnccs at Owccdorc, Ireland lie says ho
did not mean 10 imputc 10 Col Doping
the usc Of loaded rifle. Col. Doping Il
satisfied with the apology and has with.
drawn his action against Mr.. Gladstone.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
The wrecked steamer sehoI,.p.

LoSDoS, Nov CAN improviscd light
ship has been placed over the sunken
steamer Schollen. The seas 30 rough that
divers have not been able TO explore the
wreck. The main mast projects twenty
feet above the water at high tide. The
wreck lies in twelve ialhoms OF water.
The hull will probable he blown mp. The
survivors 81 the disaster have passed a res
olution expressing gratitude 10 the people
OF Dover Tor the kinlneas shown ihcm.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

A WAY important decision by Attorney
General Garland, constituting sections 2,
and 8, OF the act Of the % Of March. II
this year. will bc found In another column.
II Is clear, concise and pointed, and is &C.
ccptcd by Mr.. Secretary Lamar rs conclu.
sivc as to his duties under the net, which
l., by his order. TO be- enforced NJ once.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
The c,nr.- Interview with bismarck.

Sr. PITERsnrRo, Nov. 2e.--It Is not con.
sidcrcd In political circles here that the in
tcryicw between the Gar and Prince lis
marck at Berlin will lead TO a modification
Of the policy Of either Russia or Germany.
II Is believed. though, that i may contrib
ute 20 the maintenance aud strengthening
Of the friendship between the two empires,
provided both respect mutual political in
dependence and both arc DESTROYS 10 main.
Nnin L.nInn
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

Tm death Of Miss Emma lazarus
which occurred a, New York on Friday
last, robs this country Of one Of the
sweetest and most persuasive singers and
an csSayisi Of admittedly grca, strength Of
conviction and statement. Her tint
book Of poems was produced when
sho was only nineteen years Of
agc. OF Il tho Westminster Re.
Wow spoke In terms Of praise
as arorling very great aud unusual prom.
I've. This promise Miss lazarus subsc.
quenily redeemed Her bes, work Is hen
songs Of the scmiics," which include q
tragedy In five acts entitled the dance Ia
Death" This work NJ the Trihnna sr-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

MR. w. W. FLANAGAN, the fnancicr
who, in New York, is just now attracting
public attention, thinks II n doubtful qucs-
ton whether there can bc any such thing
as excessive revenue. 30 long % we have u
public debt. And he is right. No mer-
chant would think Of reducing his income
with heavy debt hanging over him.
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pressive, as Judge English was one of the
best known men in Arkansas at the time
of his death, besides being at the head Of
the Masonic list in point OF degree. To-
morrow night the local lodges will banquet
the visitors.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

Ak effort will be made 10y many Repub-
lican Senators 10 keep Mr.. Turpic, OF lndi.
ana, out Of the Senate, but they will not
be- able 10 succeed. He can read his title
clear 10 q seat.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

TnR newest form Of insurance is the
New York Dry Goods Credit Guarantee
and Indemnity Company with capital
Of 81 100000 This company will, for a
reasonable consideration, graduated in
every instance TO the character of the risk
insured, insure the applicant against loss
upon any debts due or to become due
upon specific sales and for fixed periods OF
time. The contracts will, II desired, pro-
vide for the assignment Of the claim
against the insured at any umo upon de-
mand and the subrogaton OF the company
to all the rights Of the assured. Now Il is
in order to establish a company to insure
profits. II merchandising is to be made
easy, the projectors Of 30 benelicent a
scheme should 20 the whole hog.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

Was has kept up his corner pretty
well. lie has reduced the deficiency In
the Postal Department from $4,000 in
1886 to 1850, 600 in 1857. Another feather
in Cleyeland's cap.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

wnEN both iron aud steel arc free,
birmingham, with i,s superior advantages
In iron, coal and ilux ut her doors, will be
able to assert herself in her strength in
competition with all other iron centers in
the country. Free iron would make
Birmingham ~ great as her most sanguine
citizens hope she will be.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

TnE subscribers ior the telephone In
Rochester, like iboso in Memphis, struck
in 1856 against an incnasc Of rcnL and
have won after long scige. The PROPOSE
ton Of the ciiizcns 10 make prices Sij for
houses so ior Offices, and so for bust.
ncss purposes has bc,n accepted.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

W. have opened the columns Of the
ArrEAL today 10 ubc cotton buyers and
factors the insurance men and the bank.
err. and they siy their say abou, the
situation scntcniiously aud pointedly.
The report will he found on another page.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
Local ne,eoroIosicaI Press Report.

OUR Washington special gives some in.
tcrrsting news as to the probable appoint.
mcnts Of Mr.. Carlisle, who, Il is a iorcgone
conclusion, will he reelected Speaker
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

A scrr dividend Of 1850 per cent,
equivalent in the total 10 the sum Of g..
10000, has put all the stockholders Of the
Hyton Land Company in good humor,
because 4 is the purp,~o Of the company
10 fund the whole amour, in per cent
l.us.aa
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

An unsuccessful attempt was made %
burglnrizc the Ballsion Spa National ~
by two unknown thieves last nighi, ~
fact was learned by NightwWehhlu u,
Carlin. who noticed the burglars aroulH,
the building. Carlin summoned ald ana
gave chase 20 the thieves, capturing one OF
them. lie was locked up. The other g.
capod
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

TnE following headlines over the de.
eision Of the Mississippi Supreme Court In
the Hamilton case appear in the Jackson
Mis- Advertiser, the special champion
Of the defendants
'LIoHr ~ DAwSiN0-TnE II,AiiroS
CAsE RuLED Of ~ ruE SUrRENr CouRr-
AND rHF Borrow KSocKEp Our op THE
CoSsriRAcY Doom -ErhANK ADMITTED TO
BAn."
Il takes mighty little 10 satisfy some
people.
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Chr s.emphis appeal
WEDNESDAY, 3. NOVEMBER 80, 1887.

Mn. Zlxo I, HARRIS has been appointed travelling
representative OF the APPEAL, and superintendent
of circulation.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

TuE interest Of this public in the prob.
lem Of bridge is general; To the railroads
II is particular. They are the parties
most concerned, and they are the parties
TO be consulted. II is a problem that
affects traffic quick, unobsiructed and
unimpeded transit, and consequent
cheapcning Of freighs. The people want
the bridge, and are impatient at the de-
lays that have prevented its consumma-
ton at least by this time.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

JupoE DootuTLE, who would give every
man who is housekceper an additional
vote because he is the head Of a family
must be in his dotagc. That would be TO
erect and consent TO caste, n sort OF
equestrian order, which the people OF this
country would never tolerate. No. What
is needed is womnn's suffrage. Woman
should be declared FREQ 10 vote at all cleo
tons indeed, all words implying Unequal
ity on account Of sex should be stricken
from our State constitutions and laws and
from our Federal laws. Al men and wom-
en- were created free and equal, and 80 they
should stand before the law.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23

TmH North Alabama conference has
asked the Rev. DR.. Kelley, Of Nashville,
10 resign because he wrote a letter defend.
ing the action Of Emma Abbott In resent
ing, while attending service at MoKondrce
shurch, In Na,hyillc, the charges made by
HE pastor, the Rev. DR.. Candlcf, against
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
Capital Notes.

The Cabinet met ut the usual time yes
tor,lay. All the members were present,
including Secretary Whitney. The Prcsi-
dents message 10 Congress and the fisher
les negotiation were the principal topics Of
discussion.
The President yesterday appointed
George w. Parks, OF Salt Lake City, 10 be
receiver Of public moneys Mt Salt Lake City,
u. r., vice II. G. Wallace, resigned, and
Tom Wall, al Oshkosh, Wis, 10 lie a spc-
cial agent TO make allotment Of lands TO
Indians in scycrllty
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-23
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, |
WAsnIsaToH, u. e., NOV. IL, 1887

Howard Page, Who Is connected with
the management of the standard oil com.
panv. of Kentucky. was examined in con
neciion with the Standard Oil cases. before
the interstate commrruc commission this
forenoon. lie was cnmplainnnts witness.
lie stated that no drawbacks or rebates Of
any Kind wcnc allowed the Standard oil
company by the niluals south of the
Ohio. aud that the rates paid am the pub
lishcd rates giyrn 10 everybody. The
shipments we're made IN tank carr. in bar.
mis- aud IN cascs. The railroads did and
could we'll aiIorl to carry oil ia tank cars
cheaper than by any other method. When
oil was shipped in tank cr, the ear was
The unlt upon which rates wcr given. For
example, the rate for hauling one tank car
fam Louisville 10 Memphis vas SIS. The
average capacity OF the tank car, Of the
Standard OH company, OF Kentucky. Is
lOj, gallons, equal 10 nly-cight bar.
nils of ilfty.two gallons each.
The Kentucky standard Oh company
purhasc,l oil of the standard Oii comnany
ai ohio. of the Camden Consolidated III
comnany of Parkcrbulg West VA. Rnd
Of i6e baltimore United oil COMPANY. and
.old oil In al parts Ut the territory south
of lie Ohio river aud east Of the Missis.
sippi. Witness company had iis own
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-18

II is some years since the jewellers made
the lucky pig a popular trinket. Every
one for time wore lucky pigs as charms,
bangles OF what not When pork became
a surfeir the elephant took its place. Men
dangled them AT their watch chains and
women wore them in their cars. They
We're made into pins and pendants. and
even adapted to the embeili~hment OF
finger rings and bracelets
The eve Of deStiny-an Egyptian
emblem, was the next fad. Now it is n
mouse Mouse iewelry is already the go
in London and Paris, and is commencing
10 find favor here And women. who
stand most i'll dread of the little living
beast, viii do him honor in etiigy for
fashions sake What with pigs and
elephants and mice, the adaptation Of the
aniSlal Kingdom to decorative purposes Is
well begun. Before the work i done we
shall probably be- able TO muster com
plete mPnaGerie IN collection Of the
average bellies obsolete iewelry.
Some very queer charms have come into
vogue lately. in the shape of south
American beetles. These insects are
caught and dried. They become quite
hard, and their backs afford beautiful
play of iridesCent ColOrs. They are set in
rims Of gold, and often whole necklaces
are made of them. But they are costly
trinkets for their shells are easily crushed,
when they drop to dust in their settings,
saw a wonderfully pretty and odd neck
lace al a big iewciry counter the other
day. 1t was made OF little crabs. united
with wire links. The metal was silver,
with shadings produced by oNidization.
In the same shop WAS II monkey necklace,
also in silver, enameled The little mon
keys were united hy their claws and tails,
and they made a very quaint and unique
thonGlI decidedly ugly ornament Indeed,
the only UGlier thing iii this line that
know OF i, II spider necklace in gold and
jewels, which | saw displayed several
times this winter on the volumnous bust
OF lady in an opera box.--Aitred Trum-
bic in New Nurl, News.